Ravens to cut Vonta Leach, Jameel McClain soon

Summary of 8 articles · Updated Feb 28, 2014

The Baltimore Ravens made their first two salary-cap cuts this offseason Thursday, when they released fullback Vonta Leach and linebacker Jameel McClain Could there be more? I don't believe so, based on the players who would provide the most cap room if c… (more)ut. "Vonta and Jameel are two of our most important players over the last few seasons," general manager Ozzie Newsome said. Newsome didn't rule out bringing back Leach or McClain. In cutting Leach, the Ravens open up $1.75 million of cap space. "Vonta proved to be one of the best fullbacks in the league, plus he added leadership and toughness to our offense," Newsome said. The Ravens don't want to be in a situation where they're looking for two starters on the defensive line. The Dolphins certainly have the cap room to spend, but they might want to also explore cheaper fullback options in free agency and the draft.

Any other cap cuts for Ravens?

The Baltimore Ravens made their first two salary-cap cuts this offseason Thursday, when they released fullback Vonta Leach and linebacker Jameel McClain. Could there be more? I don't believe so, based on the players who would provide the most cap room i…

Will Dolphins have interest in Vonta Leach?

The Miami Dolphins lack a true fullback on their roster. Would Miami have any interest in former three-time Pro Bowler Vonta Leach? There are reasons to believe the Dolphins could kick the tires on Leach for a second straight year. The Baltimore Ravens …

Ravens made right call releasing Leach and McClain, but it wasn't easy

Leach and McClain were two of Ravens' most respected playersThe tweets started rolling in, not long after the news came out that fullback Vonta Leach and weak-side linebacker Jameel McClain had been let go by the Ravens.

Ravens created $4.95 million in salary cap savings by releasing veteransThe Ravens have carved out more salary-cap breathing room by terminating the contracts of veteran fullback Vonta Leach and inside linebacker Jameel McClain on Thursday, creating $4.…